Associations to the word «Amaryllis»

Pictures for the word «Amaryllis»

Wiktionary

AMARYLLIS, proper noun. A taxonomic genus within the family Amaryllidaceae   — includes the belladonna lily, Amaryllis belladonna.
AMARYLLIS, noun. The belladonna lily, Amaryllis belladonna, native to South Africa.
AMARYLLIS, noun. A similar lily in genus Hippeastrum, such as Hippeastrum puniceum, and cultivars.

Dictionary definition

AMARYLLIS, noun. Bulbous plant having showy white to reddish flowers.

Wise words

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